Damn it feels good to be a middle-aged guy
By Dan on Jun 28, 2008 in Family, Local
After spending the morning as a volunteer to Humanity, and the early evening entertaining the kids as their paterfamilias, I found a moment for myself on Saturday night.
There I was, chilling at home, sipping a Guinness, listening to the Avett Brothers on the ol’ iPod, and reading an article on the Natchez Trace in Smithsonian magazine. It was perfect, almost blissful.
Should this concern me?
That my life lacks excitement, I mean.
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yes that should concern you! A lot.
anonymous | Jun 28, 2008 | Reply
No way, Dan. Embrace it, my friend. I can’t tell you how much I love sitting down and watching an episode of Ken Burns’ American Experience or reading incredibly informative articles from high-brow magazines. I’ve never loved information as much as I do since I’ve hit my 30s. Embrace it.
John | Jun 28, 2008 | Reply
Oh, and kudos on the Avett Brothers. Great band. One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen, too.
John | Jun 28, 2008 | Reply
I’m sorry Dan, I fell asleep… What was that last part again? Oh, I was reading about your exciting Saturday night. Twenty years ago that Guinness may have clogged up the beer bong!
Art Vandalay | Jun 30, 2008 | Reply
Ever since reading this post, I’ve been trying to imagine a suitable target for your slow-motion drop kick and wicked beating with a baseball bat which would adequately recreate the scene from “Office Space” which I’m assuming inspired the title of your post.
But what would sufficiently represent the frustrations with middle agedom as perfectly as the printer serves to symbolize Michael Bolton’s frustration with office work? A recliner? Stock portfolio? Crew length gym socks? None have quite the cache’ as the printer.
nancy | Jun 30, 2008 | Reply
I just have a really hard time trying to picture “Donny” from the Big Lebowski reading Smitsonian magazine…
The Dude | Jul 1, 2008 | Reply